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Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Repair
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Retail service and repair firm
• Installation
• Shop fabrication

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
• Install door, window and other hardware
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization

Type of glass/materials

• Float glass
• Mirrors
• Sealed units

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Cutting wheels
• Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
• Laminate glass
• Paint glass

Installation specialization

• Shower doors and tub enclosures
• Suspended glazing system
• Display cases
• Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)

Equipment

• Carbide and diamond bits
• Brass tube bits

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)